https://community.usms.org/swimming/f/general/1846/alcoholhow much alcohol is safe ,i&#39;ve heard that one beer a day actually helps fitness...en-USTelligent Community 12https://community.usms.org/thread/8735?ContentTypeID=1Tue, 30 Sep 2003 05:49:01 GMT3187ac58-ba85-4314-b79a-c45cd885e09a:d7f2558b-ff0e-4fd6-b7ef-dfc6515e11cdFormer Memberrecently went to a general practioner doc, and we discussed drinking...he said women should have only one drink per day--preferably red wine. He said a glass of red wine a day keeps the doctor away. Red wine creates good cholesterol, and is loaded with antioxidants...so it strengthens the immunie system, and keeps colds/flus where they belong--far away! Men, since they are bigger, etc, could probably do 2 glasses of red wine a day--but one is still a good policy. He said beer has benefits, but not nearly as many as the red wine. Here&#39;s to good health! Jerrycat ;)<div style="clear:both;"></div>https://community.usms.org/thread/8710?ContentTypeID=1Mon, 29 Sep 2003 12:34:06 GMT3187ac58-ba85-4314-b79a-c45cd885e09a:e48e587c-1073-45f0-a3fa-5228230d388aFormer MemberI also have heard that wine can be good. From what I&#39;ve heard the alcohol itself can have some benefits. But there are also other compounds that offer benefits. Thus, wine and beer appear to be &quot;good,&quot; but I&#39;ve heard little or no good things about hard alcohol. Of course, moderation is important. I knew of someone who loved to drink. When he mowed his lawn, he&#39;d have a can of beer at each end to &quot;reward&quot; each pass. (Then, in time, he got a riding lawn mower, and just carried a can of beer.) I believe he had some health problems, and I&#39;m sure that his heavy drinking didn&#39;t help. (Although, sometimes, when lap swimming goes poorly, this system sounds good.)<div style="clear:both;"></div>https://community.usms.org/thread/8686?ContentTypeID=1Tue, 23 Sep 2003 10:40:24 GMT3187ac58-ba85-4314-b79a-c45cd885e09a:832e7075-e5c9-461c-a704-8b2af6406fefFormer MemberAlcohol has some benefits, and it also has toxins, and sugar. For me, personally, I&#39;m a super featherweight when it comes to alcohol, and &quot;A&quot; beer will give me a mild hangover. In my case, not good for performance.<div style="clear:both;"></div>https://community.usms.org/thread/8576?ContentTypeID=1Wed, 17 Sep 2003 15:59:01 GMT3187ac58-ba85-4314-b79a-c45cd885e09a:18bb0ca4-5331-440e-a5c7-7e70f282023eFormer MemberIt all depends on your body type, sex, weight, and how much you now. Use the pilots rule of not drinking within 8 hours of flying. Beer and a 200 butterfly do not mix well. If you are not drinking anything don&#39;t start and if you are limit what you can haddle to keep you under the .08 limit. Or talk with your doctor. Coach Steven Fair:D Swim then Beer<div style="clear:both;"></div>https://community.usms.org/thread/8548?ContentTypeID=1Wed, 17 Sep 2003 14:44:33 GMT3187ac58-ba85-4314-b79a-c45cd885e09a:1a6b9760-58d3-4659-b249-b103c3fdea1eFormer MemberOne of my doctors has suggested that I have a beer or two a day...<div style="clear:both;"></div>https://community.usms.org/thread/8609?ContentTypeID=1Wed, 17 Sep 2003 12:01:44 GMT3187ac58-ba85-4314-b79a-c45cd885e09a:e710bb52-56d5-4b3b-b40f-fafb41980783WaterRatIn addition to 1-2 beers a day. I have also been hearing a lot about the benefits of a glass of red wine per day.<div style="clear:both;"></div>https://community.usms.org/thread/8648?ContentTypeID=1Wed, 17 Sep 2003 09:30:13 GMT3187ac58-ba85-4314-b79a-c45cd885e09a:4903fa6d-edcc-44fe-a841-c362b4e68163Former Memberi&#39;ve not drank alcohol for a few weeks and noticed that i swim better.However i think i was overdoing the beer a bit..2 or so on an evening..<div style="clear:both;"></div>https://community.usms.org/thread/8623?ContentTypeID=1Wed, 17 Sep 2003 08:29:31 GMT3187ac58-ba85-4314-b79a-c45cd885e09a:35d8b9f0-d96a-4795-a770-295076e3328eFormer Membera glass of red wine a day keeps the doctor away. red wine creates good cholesterol, and has cardio benefits. however, if a person is incapable of just drinking one, then they shouldn&#39;t drink any!!! one beer a day is also said to prevent alzheimers (sp?)...but that hasn&#39;t been as talked about as the red wine. again, though, who drinks just one beer? certainly not me! Jerrycat ;)<div style="clear:both;"></div>https://community.usms.org/thread/8529?ContentTypeID=1Tue, 16 Sep 2003 10:00:36 GMT3187ac58-ba85-4314-b79a-c45cd885e09a:3e159e8f-a5c0-4d4e-9f81-b7fea4ed2c6cFormer MemberActually, my hubbie said that whilst in the Brit. Army, he (and his friends) found that the best diet for fitness was (is) chips and pints of guiness :D peace...<div style="clear:both;"></div>